Thursday, November 6, 2008

Readers' Rides postponed

I regret to announce that I will have to postpone the announced Readers' Rides for this weekend. I would like to re-schedule them for the following weekend, Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th, at the same times and places as announced earlier.

While I have your attention . . .

Recently in comments, Joe Mizereck asked me to pass along the following bike-safety issue:
Good morning John. I need your help in getting the word out about a jersey I have developed to remind motorists that they need to give cyclists at least 3 feet clearance when passing from the rear. This is a law in 12 states in the US, but a universal need. Please share my website link with your friends www.3feetplease.com

Here's what one site said: http://womenscycling.ca/blog/?page_id=45

Thank you,
Joe

Joe Mizereck
"3 Feet Please" Campaign
916 Shadowlawn Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32312
1.800.761.0907
joe@3feetplease.com
www.3feetplease.com

3 comments:

rebmoti said...

Do you know if this is the law in Kansas?

Peter Janson Paggi said...

It is not. The law in Kansas says something along the lines of "passing at a reasonable and safe distance", which some drivers interpret at 6 inches. Fortunately, my reach with a U-lock is about 3 feet...

Peter Janson Paggi said...

Re: Jersey

I'm not a fan of the three footprint logo, but that's just a aesthetic thing. I'd totally wear the jersey. I'm currently making a new messenger bag with a day-glo orange\yellow reflector safety vest theme, and this would compliment it nicely